Stomata, microscopic pores on plant leaves, regulate gas exchange and water loss by opening or closing in response to environmental cues. Guard cells surrounding each stoma regulate this process by altering their turgor pressure through ion transport, with ionic potassium being the predominant osmotic solute. Stomata, microscopic pores on plant leaves, regulate gas exchange and water loss by opening or closing in response to environmental cues. Guard cells surrounding each stoma regulate this process by altering their turgor pressure through ion transport, with ionic potassium being the predominant osmotic solute. Plants & Animals Cell & Microbiology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Detailed analysis of GORK channel offers insights into plant water regulation
